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Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH (Continental) Model TAE 125-02-125 engines. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracks in the cylinder heads, which can cause engine coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the engine coolant for contamination and, depending on the inspection results, replacement of the coolant and replacement of the cylinder heads. This AD also prohibits installing a cylinder head on any engine unless it is a serviceable part. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective October 30, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 30, 2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 1, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For Continental material identified in this AD, contact Continental, Platanenstrasse 14, 09356 Sankt Egidien, Germany; phone: +49 37204 696 0; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
Rawle Thomas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (404) 474-5576; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Rawle Thomas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2024-0236, dated December 10, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0236) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition on all Continental Model TAE 125-02-125 engines. The MCAI states that several cases of cracks in cylinder heads have been reported. The MCAI further states that these cracks may cause leakage of engine coolant into the combustion chamber(s), causing loss of coolant, which could lead to engine overheat and eventual engine failure or seizure. Additionally, the MCAI states that contamination of the engine coolant, especially with potassium, triggers certain critical types of chemical corrosion, depending on the nature of such contamination. The investigation of the root cause for the cylinder head
This condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine and a forced landing, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA reviewed Continental Service Bulletin (SB) CG 125-1030 P1, Revision 4, dated January 10, 2025. This material specifies procedures for a one-time inspection of the engine coolant for contamination using the minimum and maximum acceptable ranges for the two coolant types as specified in the material. This material also specifies procedures for labeling the coolant samples.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and material referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This AD requires a one-time inspection of the engine coolant for contamination and, depending on the results, replacing the cylinder heads with a serviceable part for engines in which the coolant sample has aluminum or fluoride that exceeds the acceptable range; or draining and flushing the engine cooling system and refilling it with new coolant for engines in which the coolant sample exceeds any acceptable range, except for aluminum and fluoride. This AD also prohibits installing a cylinder head on any engine unless it is a serviceable part.
The FAA considers this AD interim action. The unsafe condition is still under investigation by the manufacturer. If final action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking.
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because contamination of the engine coolant can cause chemical corrosion, which could lead to cracks in the cylinder heads and allow engine coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. Additionally, cylinder heads are critical components to maintaining controlled flight. The FAA has no information pertaining to the root cause, the extent of the root cause that may currently exist in airplanes, or how quickly the root cause may propagate to failure. Additionally, the compliance time in this AD for the required actions is within 5 flight hours (FH) for engines with 50 FH or more since the last engine coolant replacement or since new, which is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and comment.
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 30 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of engines that might need these actions:
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 30, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH (Continental) Model TAE 125-02-125 engines.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 1240, Coolant Servicing.
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracks in the cylinder heads, which can cause engine coolant to leak into the combustion chamber. The root cause of this damage is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct contamination of the engine coolant. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine and a forced landing, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) For the purpose of this AD, a “serviceable part” is a cylinder head which is new (never installed), or a cylinder head which was not removed in accordance with paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Inspect (sampling and analysis) the engine coolant for contamination in accordance with Appendix B: Instruction to take coolant sample, of Continental Service Bulletin CG 125-1030 P1, Revision 4, dated January 10, 2025 (SB CG 125-1030 P1, Rev 4), at the applicable time in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD:
(i) For engines that have accumulated 50 flight hours (FH) or more since the last engine coolant replacement or 50 FH or more since new if the coolant has never been replaced, as of the effective date of this AD, within 5 FH after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) For engines that have accumulated less than 50 FH since the last engine coolant replacement or less than 50 FH since new if the coolant has never been replaced, as of the effective date of this AD, within 5 FH after accumulating 50 FH.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the coolant sample contains aluminum or fluoride that exceeds the acceptable range as specified in Table 1: Limit values for G48 coolant type or Table 2: Limit values for G40 coolant type, as applicable, in Appendix A: Material, Methods and Limits, of SB CG 125-1030 P1, Rev 4, before further flight, remove the cylinder head and replace it with a serviceable part, flush the engine cooling system, and refill the cooling system with new coolant.
(3) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the coolant sample exceeds any acceptable range, except for the aluminum or fluoride ranges, as specified in Table 1: Limit values for G48 coolant type or Table 2: Limit values for G40 coolant type, as applicable, in Appendix A: Material, Methods and Limits, of SB CG 125-1030 P1, Rev 4, before further flight, drain and flush the engine cooling system and refill the cooling system with new coolant.
After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any engine a cylinder head that is not a “serviceable part,” as defined in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
This paragraph provides credit for the inspections and part replacements required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Continental Service Bulletin CG 125-1030 P1, Revision 3, dated September 16, 2024.
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD and email to
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Rawle Thomas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (404) 474-5576; email:
(2) For Continental material, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, contact Continental, Platanenstrasse 14, 09356 Sankt Egidien, Germany; phone: +49 37204 696 0; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH (Continental) Service Bulletin CG 125-1030 P1, Revision 4, dated January 10, 2025.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Continental material identified in this AD, contact Continental, Platanenstrasse 14, 09356 Sankt Egidien, Germany; phone:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-223, -223F, -243, -243F, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reported occurrences of thrust fluctuation during descent with autothrottle (ATHR) active. This AD requires modifying the pin programming of the flight management guidance envelope computers (FMGECs) to activate the ATHR N1 function. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective October 30, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 30, 2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 1, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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• For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3539; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3539; email:
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2025-0178, dated August 8, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0178) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-223, -223F, -243, -243F, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. The MCAI states that, on airplanes equipped with FMGEC P6H7 standard, occurrences of thrust fluctuation during descent with ATHR active were reported. Subsequent investigations determined that this condition can occur if the ATHR in N1 mode function is not activated. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an unstabilized approach.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2025-0178, which specifies procedures for modifying the pin programming of the FMGECs to activate the ATHR N1 function. The modification includes modifying the electrical wire
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2025-0178 described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, EASA AD 2025-0178 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires compliance with EASA AD 2025-0178 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2025-0178 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to “all required actions and compliance times,” compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled “Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)” in EASA AD 2025-0178. Material required by EASA AD 2025-0178 for compliance will be available at
The FAA considers that this AD is an interim action. If final action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because, if the ATHR in N1 mode is not activated, the airplane may experience unexpected thrust fluctuations or uncommanded thrust increases during descent, which can lead to an unstabilized approach and go-around. Additionally, the compliance time in this AD is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and comment.
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 144 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 30, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-223, -223F, -243, -243F, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0178, dated August 8, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0178).
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto flight.
This AD was prompted by reported occurrences of thrust fluctuation during descent with autothrottle (ATHR) active. The FAA is issuing this AD to address thrust fluctuation that can occur during descent if the ATHR in N1 mode function is not activated. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an unstabilized approach.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2025-0178.
(1) Where EASA AD 2025-0178 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2025-0178 specifies “The AOT provides instructions which are acceptable to accomplish this modification”, this AD requires replacing that text with “This modification must be done in accordance with the AOT, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-22-3193, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-22-3194, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-22-3297, as applicable”.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2025-0178 specifies activating the ATHR N1 function “on that aeroplane”, this AD requires replacing that text with “on that airplane in accordance with the AOT”.
(4) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2025-0178 specifies “paragraph (1) of (2)”, this AD requires replacing that text with “paragraph (1) or (2)”.
(5) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2025-0178.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Frank Carreras, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3539; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0178, dated August 8, 2025.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule; request for comments.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B
This AD is effective October 30, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 30, 2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 1, 2025.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
•
•
•
•
• For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
Margot Perez Sosa, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (316) 941-1287; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under the
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Margot Perez Sosa, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2025-0165, dated July 29, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0165) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition on Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. The MCAI states a report of the MGB RH center and rear rail support assemblies were found broken. Additionally, after further inspections, the square bearings were also found broken. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the MGB support assemblies. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of the cowling in-flight, which could cause an impact with the main rotor blades and could result in a loss of control of the helicopter.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2025-0165, which specifies procedures for repetitively inspecting the MGB center and rear rail supports and the correspondent square housing bearings and, depending on the results of these inspections, replacing the center rail support, the rear rail support, or the square housing bearing.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority (CAA) of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2025-0165, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some CAA ADs as the primary
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this because the failure of the MGB center support could lead to loss of the cowling in flight and consequently cause an impact with the main rotor blades, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter. For this reason, depending on the condition of your helicopter, the initial actions required by this AD must be accomplished within 55 hours time-in-service, which is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and comment.
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 12 helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of helicopters that might need these replacements.
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 30, 2025.
None.
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, certificated in any category.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5320, Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure.
This AD was prompted by a report of broken main gearbox (MGB) right hand (RH) center and rear rail support assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the MGB support assemblies. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of the cowling in-flight, which could cause an impact with the main rotor blades and could result in a loss of control of the helicopter.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0165, dated July 29, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0165).
(1) Where EASA AD 2025-0165 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2025-0165 requires compliance in terms of flight hours, this AD requires using hours time-in-service.
(3) Where EASA AD 2025-0165 specifies “Flight Hours” in the column heading of Table 1, this AD requires replacing that text with “Hours time-in-service as of the effective date of this AD”.
(4) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0165 specifies “if necessary, clean the square housing bearing”, this AD requires replacing that text with “clean the square housing bearing”.
(5) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0165 specifies to install a “new” part, this AD requires replacing that text with “new (never installed)” part.
(6) Where the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0165 specifies to discard certain parts, this AD requires removing those parts from service.
(7) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2025-0165.
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
For more information about this AD, contact Margot Perez Sosa, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (316) 941-1287; email:
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(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0165, dated July 29, 2025.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
Temporary amendment; temporary scheduling order.
The Drug Enforcement Administration issues this temporary order to schedule seven benzimidazole-opioids, as identified in this order, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA bases this action on a finding that placing these substances in schedule I is necessary to avoid imminent hazard to public safety. This order imposes the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis, or possess) or propose to handle these substances.
This temporary order is effective October 15, 2025, until October 15, 2027. If this order is extended or made permanent, DEA will publish a document in the
8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.
Terrence L. Boos, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 362-3249.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issues a temporary scheduling order
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Under 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1), the CSA provides the Attorney General (as delegated to the Administrator of DEA (Administrator) pursuant to 28 CFR 0.100) with the authority to temporarily place a substance in schedule I of the CSA for two years without regard to the evaluation requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b), if she finds that such action is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety.
Where the necessary findings are made, a substance may be temporarily scheduled if it is not listed in any other schedule under 21 U.S.C. 812, or if there is no exemption or approval in effect for the substance under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 355.
The CSA requires the Administrator to notify the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of an intent to temporarily place a substance in schedule I of the CSA (
DEA has taken into consideration the Acting Assistant Secretary's comments as required by 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4). DEA has found the control of ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
As required by 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1)(A), DEA published a notice of intent (NOI) to temporarily schedule ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
To find that temporarily placing a substance in schedule I of the CSA is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety, the Administrator must consider three of the eight factors set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(c): the substance's history and current pattern of abuse; the scope, duration, and significance of abuse; and what, if any, risk there is to the public health.
The availability of synthetic opioids in the illicit drug market continues to pose an imminent hazard to public safety. Adverse health effects associated with the abuse of synthetic opioids and the continued evolution and increased popularity of these substances have been a serious concern in recent years. As the United States continues to experience an unprecedented epidemic of opioid use and misuse, the presence of new synthetic opioids with no approved medical use exacerbates the epidemic. The trafficking and abuse of new synthetic opioids are deadly new trends. The benzimidazole-opioids have a similar pharmacological profile to fentanyl, morphine, and other mu-opioid receptor agonists.
Beginning in 2019, this class of synthetic opioids known as benzimidazole-opioids, commonly referred to as “nitazenes,” appeared in the United States and have dominated the opioid recreational drug market. Between August 2020 and July 2024, DEA has temporarily controlled 10 benzimidazole-opioids because they posed a threat to public safety.
Benzimidazole-opioids have contributed to numerous fatalities. The continued trafficking and identification of benzimidazole-opioids in toxicology cases pose a significant threat to public health and safety. The misuse of synthetic opioids has led to devastating consequences including death. Preclinical pharmacology data demonstrate that ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Available data and information for ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Benzimidazole-opioids were originally synthesized and studied for their analgesic properties in the 1950s by the pharmaceutical research laboratories of the Swiss chemical company Chemical Industries Basel. The research produced a group of structurally unique benzimidazole derivatives with analgesic properties; however, the research effort did not produce any medically approved analgesic products. Since 2019, there has been an emergence of benzimidazole-opioid compounds on the illicit drug market, which have been positively identified in numerous cases of fatal overdose events. These benzimidazole-opioid derivatives include schedule I substances, such as synthetic opioids clonitazene, etonitazene, and isotonitazene.
Recently, ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Reports of detection of benzimidazole-opioids in forensic casework are on the rise. The appearance of benzimidazole-opioids on the illicit drug market is similar to other designer opioid drugs trafficked for their psychoactive effects. In 2023 and 2024, ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Because abusers of these substances are likely to obtain these substances through unregulated sources, the identity, purity, and quantity of these substances are uncertain and inconsistent, thus posing significant adverse health risks to the end user. The misuse and use of opioids have been demonstrated and are well-characterized. Individuals who initiate use (
The increase in opioid overdose deaths in the United States has been exacerbated recently by the availability of potent synthetic opioids on the illicit drug market. Data obtained from pre-clinical studies demonstrate that ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Consistent with any mu-opioid receptor agonist, the potential health and safety risks for users of these seven substances are high. Data obtained from trend reports published by CFSRE, which reports on novel psychoactive substances (NPS) opioid positivity in cases and samples types from recreational drug use, medicolegal death investigations, clinical intoxications, and/or driving under the influence of drugs investigations, showed that in 2024, 5-methyl etodesnitazene was identified in 6 toxicology cases; methylenedioxynitazene was identified in 4 toxicology cases;
The public health risks attendant to the use of mu-opioid receptor agonists are well established and have resulted in large numbers of drug treatment admissions, emergency department visits, and fatal overdoses. The introduction of potent synthetic opioids, such as ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
Because of the pharmacological similarities of ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(3), based on the available data and information summarized above, the uncontrolled manufacture, distribution, reverse distribution, importation, exportation, conduct of research and chemical analysis, possession, and abuse of ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
As required by 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), the then-Acting Administrator transmitted to the Acting Assistant Secretary, via letter dated April 15, 2025, notice of DEA's intent to place ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1) and (3), the Administrator considered available data and information, herein set forth the grounds for his determination that it is necessary to temporarily schedule ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
The temporary placement of ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
The CSA sets forth specific criteria for scheduling drugs or other substances. Regular scheduling actions in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a) are subject to formal rulemaking procedures “on the record after opportunity for a hearing” conducted pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557.
Upon the effective date of this temporary order, ethyleneoxynitazene, methylenedioxynitazene, 5-methyl etodesnitazene,
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The CSA provides for expedited temporary scheduling actions where necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. Under 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1), the Administrator, as delegated by the Attorney General, may, by order, temporarily place substances in schedule I. Such orders may not be issued before the expiration of 30 days from: (1) the publication of a notice in the
Inasmuch as section 811(h) directs that temporary scheduling actions be issued by order (as distinct from a rule) and sets forth the procedures by which such orders are to be issued, DEA believes the notice-and-comment requirements of section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, which are applicable to rulemaking, do not apply to this temporary scheduling order. The APA expressly differentiates between orders and rules, as it defines an “order” to mean a “final disposition, whether affirmative, negative, injunctive, or declaratory in form, of an agency
Even assuming that this action is subject to section 553 of the APA, the Acting Administrator finds that there is good cause to forgo its notice-and-comment requirements pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as any further delays in the process for issuing temporary scheduling orders would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest given the manifest urgency to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety.
Although DEA believes this temporary scheduling order is not subject to the notice-and-comment requirements of section 553 of the APA, DEA notes that in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), the Administrator took into consideration comments submitted by the Acting Assistant Secretary in response to the notices that DEA transmitted to the Acting Assistant Secretary pursuant to such subsection.
Further, DEA believes that this temporary scheduling action is not a “rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 601(2), and, accordingly, is not subject to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The requirements for the preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis in 5 U.S.C. 603(a) are not applicable where, as here, DEA is not required by section 553 of the APA or any other law to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking. Therefore, in this instance, since DEA believes this temporary scheduling action is not a “rule,” it is not subject to the requirements of the RFA when issuing this temporary action.
In accordance with the principles of Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866, 13563, and 14192, this action is not a significant regulatory action. E.O. 12866 directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health, and safety effects; distributive impacts; and equity). E.O. 13563 is supplemental to and reaffirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing regulatory review as established in E.O. 12866. E.O. 12866, sec. 3(f), provides the definition of a “significant regulatory action,” requiring review by the Office of Management and Budget. Because this is not a rulemaking action, this is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Section 3(f) of E.O. 12866. DEA scheduling actions are not subject to either E.O. 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, or E.O. 14294, Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
This action will not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the national government and the states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with E.O. 13132, it is determined that this action does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out above, DEA amends 21 CFR part 1308 as follows:
21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), 956(b), unless otherwise noted.
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This document of the Drug Enforcement Administration was signed on October 9, 2025, by Administrator Terrance Cole. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DEA. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of DEA. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Proposed rule.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) proposes to amend its regulations to permit participants in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to convert amounts in their traditional TSP account balances to amounts in their Roth TSP account balances, subject to applicable tax consequences.
Comments must be received on or before November 14, 2025.
You may submit comments using one of the following methods:
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Comments will be made available to the public online at
The FRTIB administers the TSP, which was established by the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (FERSA), Public Law 99-335, 100 Stat. 514. The TSP is a retirement savings plan for Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed services. It is similar to cash or deferred arrangements established for private-sector employees under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 401(k)). The provisions of FERSA that govern the TSP are codified, as amended, largely at 5 U.S.C 8351 and 8401-80.
Since the introduction of Roth TSP contributions in 2012, participants have expressed interest in converting traditional balances to Roth balances within the plan. The 2024 TSP Participant Satisfaction Survey asked participants about their interest in a Roth in-plan conversion feature. Thirty-five percent of respondents replied that they are “likely” or “extremely likely” to use an in-plan conversion feature if offered in the TSP.
This proposed rule would permit all TSP participants (active and separated), as well spouse beneficiaries, to convert amounts in their traditional balance to amounts their Roth balance. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, the converted amount would be treated as a distribution from the traditional account that is taxable in the year the conversion is done.
Under the proposed rule, in-plan conversion requests would be subject to conditions designed to discourage frequent, small transactions and simplify administrative operations. For example, each conversion must be at least $500, and the number of conversions per calendar year would be capped by the TSP record keeper.
The FRTIB believes that offering Roth in-plan conversions will improve participant satisfaction and provide valuable retirement planning flexibility while maintaining the TSP's low administrative costs.
This proposed regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This regulation will affect Federal employees, members of the uniformed services, and spouse beneficiaries who participate in the TSP.
This proposed regulation does not require additional reporting under the criteria of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Pursuant to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 602, 632, 653, and 1501-1571, the effects of this regulation on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector have been assessed. This regulation will not compel the expenditure in any one year of $100 million or more by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. Therefore, a statement under 2 U.S.C. 1532 is not required.
Alimony, Claims, Government employees, Pensions, Retirement.
The FRTIB proposes to amend 5 CFR chapter VI as follows:
5 U.S.C. 8351, 8432d, 8433, 8434, 8435, 8474(b)(5) and 8474(c)(1).
(a) A participant or beneficiary participant may request Roth in-plan conversions, subject to a maximum number of conversion requests per calendar year, as determined by the TSP record keeper.
(b) To be eligible for a Roth in-plan conversion, the participant or beneficiary participant must have a vested account balance of at least $500 at the time of the request.
(c) The total amount of a conversion request must be at least $500.
(d) Participants must retain at least $500 in each of their tax-deferred employee contribution, tax-exempt contribution, agency automatic (1%) contribution, and agency matching contribution balances.
(e) Amounts invested in the Mutual Fund Window cannot be converted unless those amounts are first transferred back into one or more of the TSP core funds.
(f) Administrative holds placed pursuant to section 1690.15 will restrict
Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.
Notice of public meeting.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) announces a public meeting to discuss the development of voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act. The Defense Production Act requires that the announcement of such meetings occur through the
DOE will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Washington, DC. The public meeting will also be broadcast as a webinar.
The public meeting will be held at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). NEI is located at 1201 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20024. Please see the
Ms. Sarah McPhee Charrez, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (202) 586-1092. Email:
On August 25, 2025, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) published an interim final rule to codify procedures for implementing voluntary agreements pursuant to section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (“DPA”), Public Law 81-774 (Sept. 8, 1950) (codified at 50 U.S.C. 4558). See 90 FR 41279. As explained in that notice, DOE has codified its procedures consistent with recent Executive orders related to nuclear energy and a Presidential declaration of a national energy emergency. See Executive Order (“E.O.”) 14302 (Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base), 90 FR 22595 (May 29, 2025) and E.O. 14156 (Declaring a National Energy Emergency), 90 FR 8433 (Jan. 29, 2025). Consistent with the DPA's provisions and DOE's related rule, this notice announces a public meeting that will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Washington, DC at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). NEI is located at 1201 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20024. The public meeting will also be broadcast as a webinar.
Consistent with the DPA's provisions and DOE's regulations set forth at 10 CFR part 821, DOE will subsequently hold a closed meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, promptly commencing at 11:05 a.m. in Washington, DC, at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) (“closed meeting”). DOE has determined that the matters to be discussed at the closed meeting fall within the purview of 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(1), (3), and (4), as well as 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), as appropriate. Accordingly, DOE will restrict attendance at the closed meeting and will withhold all closed meeting materials as exempt from public disclosure on the aforementioned grounds.
The times, dates, and locations of the public meeting are listed in the
In addition, you can attend the public meeting via webinar. Webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE's website:
A designated Federal Officer will preside at the public meeting and may also use a professional facilitator to aid discussion. The meeting will not be a judicial or evidentiary-type public hearing. The meeting will be hybrid, online and at the offices of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), 1201 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20024. Consortium participants will receive an official invite, while members of the public may access the link on the DOE DPA Consortium's web page:
The docket is available for review at
This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 9, 2025, by Theodore Garrish, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
On September 30, 2025, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports.
The Postal Service states that the current methodology for measuring mail processing unit costs and workshare-related savings does not include UAA activities.
With respect to changes in avoided costs, the Postal Service provides calculations of the impacts on avoided costs in ZIP file “UAA Letter Cost Models.zip,” Excel file “UAA Avoided Cost Impacts FY24.xlsx.”
The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2025-13 for consideration of matters raised by the Petition. More information on the Petition may be accessed via the Commission's website at
1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2025-13 for consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service to Initiate
2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than November 3, 2025.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Katalin Clendenin to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for the publication of this order in the
By the Commission.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notice.
Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is hereby issuing an order for the cancellations of the pesticide product registrations identified in this document. EPA previously announced its receipt of and requested comment on requests to voluntarily cancel the product registrations listed in Table 1 of Unit II. and announced its intent to cancel the product registrations listed in Table 3 of Unit II. With the issuance of this cancellation order, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted after the registrations have been cancelled only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order.
These cancellations are effective October 15, 2025.
The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-1839, is available through
Jennifer Drobish, Registration Division (7505M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-2642; email address:
This action is directed to the public in general and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action.
FIFRA section 6(f)(1) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1)) provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be cancelled or amended to terminate one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the
FIFRA section 4(i)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a-1(i)(5)) requires that all pesticide registrants pay an annual registration maintenance fee, due by January 15 of each year, to keep their registrations in effect. This requirement applies to all registrations granted under FIFRA section 3 (7 U.S.C. 136a) as well as those granted under FIFRA section 24(c) (7 U.S.C. 136v(c)) to meet special local needs. Registrations for which the fee is not paid are subject to cancellation by order and without a hearing. Under FIFRA, the EPA Administrator may reduce or waive maintenance fees for minor agricultural use pesticides when it is determined that the fee would be likely to cause significant impact on the availability of the pesticide for the use.
This cancellation order follows a notice of receipt and opportunity for public comment on the requests from the registrants listed to voluntarily cancel their product registrations. See 90 FR 37491, August 5, 2025 (FRL-12871-01-OCSPP). In that document, EPA also provided a notice of intent to cancel certain other product registrations for non-payment of the 2025 pesticide registration maintenance fees. Since registrations for which the fee is not paid are subject to cancellation by order and without a hearing, EPA did not seek public comment for the cancellation of the products listed.
In that document, EPA indicated that it would issue an order implementing the cancellations, unless the Agency received substantive comments within the 30-day comment period that would merit its further review of the requests, or unless the registrants withdrew their requests. The Agency received no comments, only a small number of withdrawals/changes by the end of the comment period from companies in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4. Accordingly, EPA hereby issues this cancellation order granting the requested cancellations. Any distribution, sale, or use of the products subject to this cancellation order is permitted only in accordance with the terms of this order, including any existing stocks provisions.
Pursuant to FIFRA section 6(f) (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)), EPA hereby approves the requested cancellations and orders that the product registrations identified in Table 1 of this unit are cancelled. The effective date of the cancellations that are the subject of this order is October 15, 2025. Any distribution, sale, or use of existing stocks of the products identified in Table 1 of this unit in a manner inconsistent with any of the provisions for disposition of existing stocks set forth in Unit IV. will be a violation of FIFRA.
Table 1 of this unit lists the product cancellations, as requested by registrants, in sequence by registration number (or company number and FIFRA section 24(c) number).
Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for all registrants of the products in Table 1 of this unit, in sequence by EPA company number. This number corresponds to the first part of the EPA registration numbers of the products listed in Table 1 of this unit.
Table 3 of this unit lists all the FIFRA sections 3 and 24(c) registrations that were canceled for non-payment of the 2025 maintenance fee. These registrations are canceled by this order effective October 15, 2025 and without a hearing.
Table 4 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for all registrants of the products in Table 3, in sequence by EPA company number. This number corresponds to the first part of the EPA registration numbers of the products listed in this unit.
As indicated in Unit I.C., EPA did receive comments in response to the notice of receipt that published in the
Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products which are currently in the United States, and which were packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation action. The existing stocks provisions for the products subject to this order are as follows.
Registrants may continue to sell and distribute existing stocks of these products until January 15, 2026. Thereafter, registrants will be prohibited from selling or distributing the pesticides identified in Tables 1 and 3 of Unit II., except for export consistent with FIFRA section 17 or for proper disposal. Persons other than registrants will generally be allowed to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks until such stocks are exhausted, provided that such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms of the previously approved labeling on, or that accompanied, the canceled products.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Arizona.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain operational control of the border. Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by section 102 of IIRIRA.
The United States Border Patrol Tucson Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 1,318,645 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Tucson Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Tucson Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Tucson Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Tucson Sector.
I determine that the Tucson Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Arizona, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Tucson Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Tucson Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Tucson Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of California.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain operational control of the border. Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by section 102 of IIRIRA.
The United States Border Patrol El Centro Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the El Centro Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the El Centro Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the El Centro Sector.
I determine that the El Centro Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of California, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the El Centro Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the El Centro Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the El Centro Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain operational control of the border. Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction
The United States Border Patrol Del Rio Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 1,408,615 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Del Rio Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 275 pounds of marijuana, over 131 pounds of cocaine, over 18 pounds of heroin, over 353 pounds of methamphetamine, and over five pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Del Rio Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Del Rio Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Del Rio Sector.
I determine that the Del Rio Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Texas, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Del Rio Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Del Rio Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Del Rio Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain
The United States Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 1,523,670 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Rio Grande Valley Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 166,198 pounds of marijuana, over 7,068 pounds of cocaine, over 87 pounds of heroin, over 5,885 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 118 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Rio Grande Valley Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Rio Grande Valley Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
I determine that the Rio Grande Valley Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Texas, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Rio Grande Valley Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Rio Grande Valley Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Rio Grande Valley Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Arizona.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct.
The United States Border Patrol Yuma Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 659,900 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Yuma Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 1,628 pounds of marijuana, over 437 pounds of cocaine, over 45 pounds of heroin, over 2,634 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 1,554 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Yuma Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Yuma Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Yuma Sector.
I determine that the Yuma Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Arizona, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Yuma Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Yuma Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Yuma Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public
The United States Border Patrol Big Bend Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 88,595 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Big Bend Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 86,851 pounds of marijuana, over 863 pounds of cocaine, over 12 pounds of heroin, over 1,084 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 94 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Big Bend Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Big Bend Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Big Bend Sector.
I determine that the Big Bend Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Texas, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Big Bend Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Big Bend Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Big Bend Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a
The United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 308,260 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the Laredo Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 43,738 pounds of marijuana, over 576 pounds of cocaine, over 104 pounds of heroin, over 1,246 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 14 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the Laredo Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the Laredo Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the Laredo Sector.
I determine that the Laredo Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of Texas, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the Laredo Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the Laredo Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the Laredo Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the states of New Mexico and Texas.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States, including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband.
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain operational control of the border. Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by section 102 of IIRIRA.
The United States Border Patrol El Paso Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 1,229,400 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the El Paso Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 14,468 pounds of marijuana, over 1,347 pounds of cocaine, over 42 pounds of heroin, over 3,086 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 254 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the El Paso Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the El Paso Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the El Paso Sector.
I determine that the El Paso Sector. which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the states of New Mexico and Texas, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the El Paso Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the El Paso Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the El Paso Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
Notice of determination.
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of California.
This determination takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Important mission requirements of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) include border security and the detection and prevention of illegal entry into the United States. Border security is critical to the nation's national security. Recognizing the critical importance of border security, Congress has mandated DHS to achieve and maintain operational control of the international border. Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 2, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1701 note). Congress defined “operational control” as the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States,
Congress has provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security a number of authorities necessary to carry out DHS's border security mission. One of those authorities is found at section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (“IIRIRA”). Public Law 104-208, Div. C, 110 Stat. 3009-546, 3009-554 (Sept. 30, 1996) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, Div. B, 119 Stat. 231, 302, 306 (May 11, 2005) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Secure Fence Act of 2006, Public Law 109-367, section 3, 120 Stat. 2638 (Oct. 26, 2006) (8 U.S.C. 1103 note), as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, Div. E, Title V, section 564, 121 Stat. 2090 (Dec. 26, 2007). In section 102(a) of IIRIRA, Congress provided that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States. In section 102(b) of IIRIRA, Congress mandated that in carrying out the authority of section 102(a), I provide for the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to achieve and maintain operational control of the border. Finally, in section 102(c) of IIRIRA, Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that I, in my sole discretion, determine necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by section 102 of IIRIRA.
The United States Border Patrol San Diego Sector is an area of high illegal entry. Between fiscal year 2021 and July 2025, the United States Border Patrol (“Border Patrol”) apprehended over 922,000 illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States between border crossings in the San Diego Sector. In that same time period, Border Patrol seized over 2,465 pounds of marijuana, over 9,873 pounds of cocaine, over 565 pounds of heroin, over 29,675 pounds of methamphetamine, and over 4,016 pounds of fentanyl.
Since the President took office, DHS has delivered the most secure border in history. More can be done, however. Because the San Diego Sector is an area of high illegal entry where illegal aliens regularly attempt to enter the United States or smuggle illicit drugs, and given my mandate to achieve and maintain operational control of the border, I must use my authority under section 102 of IIRIRA to install additional barriers and roads in the San Diego Sector. Therefore, DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in the San Diego Sector.
I determine that the San Diego Sector, which is in the vicinity of the United States border and located in the state of California, is an area of high illegal entry.
There is presently an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States and achieve and maintain operational control of the border in the San Diego Sector pursuant to sections 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA. In order to ensure the expeditious construction of the barriers and roads in the San Diego Sector, I have determined that it is necessary that I exercise the authority that is vested in me by section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Accordingly, pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA, I hereby waive with respect to all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads (including, but not limited to, accessing the project areas, creating and using staging areas, the conduct of earthwork, excavation, fill, and site preparation, and installation and upkeep of physical barriers, roads, supporting elements, drainage, erosion controls, safety features, lighting, cameras, and sensors) in the San Diego Sector, all of the following statutes and regulations, including any legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following statutes and regulations: the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551,
This waiver does not revoke or supersede any other waiver determination made pursuant to section 102(c) of IIRIRA. Such waivers shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. I reserve the authority to execute further waivers from time to time as I may determine to be necessary under section 102 of IIRIRA.
Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
The Commission is recognizing a recent Postal Service filing requesting to add a new Mid-Market Non-Published Rates (MMNPR-3) to the Competitive Product List. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
On September 30, 2025, the Postal Service filed a request to add a new Mid-Market Non-Published Rates (MMNPR-3) to the Competitive product list pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3633, and 39 CFR 3035.105(a), 3041.205, and 3041.320.
The Postal Service describes the Request as one to establish “a new set of included contracts under the Mid-Market Non-Published Rates product within the
The Postal Service states that the MMNPR-3 template also contains optional provisions for customers to utilize one of three pricing mechanisms: (1) tiered annual pricing; (2) tiered previous quarter pricing; and (3) tiered rolling quarter pricing.
The selection of one of these optional provisions will not be inconsistent with the standards of 39 U.S.C. [ ] 3633, as the pricing mechanisms will not have any effect on the underlying financials of any given MMNPR-3 contract, and all included contracts will remain consistent with the financial model submitted in Docket No. RM2025-5.
The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2025-1732 and K2025-1723 for consideration of matters raised by the Request. Interested persons may submit comments. Comments are due no later than October 14, 2025. More information on the proceedings may be accessed via the Commission's website at
Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Christopher Mohr is designated as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established.
1. The Commission establishes Docket Nos. MC2025-1732 and K2025-1723 for consideration of the matters raised by the USPS Request to Establish New Mid-Market Non-Published Rates (MMNPR-3) and Notice of Filing Materials Under Seal, filed September 30, 2025.
2. Comments by interested persons are due no later than October 14, 2025.
3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Christopher Mohr to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these dockets.
4. The Secretary shall arrange for the publication of this order in the
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Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.
The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website (
Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established. Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.
The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II.
Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review.
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Postal Regulatory Commission.
Notice.
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820.
Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405, the Commission gives notice that the Postal Service filed request(s) for the Commission to consider matters related to Competitive negotiated service agreement(s). The request(s) may propose the addition of a negotiated service agreement from the Competitive product list or the modification of an existing product currently appearing on the Competitive product list.
The public portions of the Postal Service's request(s) can be accessed via the Commission's website (
Section II identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, that will be reviewed in a public proceeding as defined by 39 CFR 3010.101(p), the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. For each such request, the Commission appoints an officer of the Commission to represent the interests of the general public in the proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114 (Public Representative). The Public Representative does not represent any individual person, entity or particular point of view, and, when Commission attorneys are appointed, no attorney-client relationship is established. Section II also establishes comment deadline(s) pertaining to each such request.
The Commission invites comments on whether the Postal Service's request(s) identified in Section II, if any, are consistent with the policies of title 39. Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, 39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3035, and 39 CFR part 3041. Comment deadline(s) for each such request, if any, appear in Section II.
Section III identifies the docket number(s) associated with each Postal Service request, if any, to add a standardized distinct product to the Competitive product list or to amend a standardized distinct product, the title of each such request, the request's acceptance date, and the authority cited by the Postal Service for each request. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreements that are variations of one or more Competitive products, and for which financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria have undergone advance Commission review.
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Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
Notice; cancellation of public hearing.
USTR sought public comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Because USTR received no requests to testify, USTR is canceling the public hearing that was scheduled to take place on October 15, 2025.
The public hearing scheduled for October 15, 2025 is cancelled.
Silvia Savich, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Russia and Eurasia at
On August 12, 2025, USTR sought public comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its obligations as a Member of the WTO.